Hello everyone, time flies. It's been almost 10 months since the release of Cycle8. As mentioned earlier, the Cycle series has concluded. Now, it's time to introduce the next series from TKD, which will mark a brand-new chapter. So, let us present this new project: a top-mounted, 75% layout keyboard—Pt.1/75.
Index
- Design Concept - Design Philosophy - Product Showcase - Specifications - Colorways - Accessories - Follow the development
Design Concept
The name of this new series consists of two parts: "Pt./Part" and a number (which indicates the order of the series) + the layout size. (To be honest, this naming convention was inspired by Keycult and Rama.) This means that in addition to the 75% layout for Part1, there will be other layouts introduced later. These will be produced with a similar design concept and style.
The design of Pt.1 is inspired by early custom keyboards and the top-mount structure. Even though top-mount designs are no longer mainstream, there are still some excellent examples in today’s keyboard community.
Design Philosophy
We are passionate about clean, minimalist designs and enjoy refining the details within and outside the keyboard.
The bezel is one of the most important factors in defining its character. Even without decorative elements, the bezel design plays a key role!
For Pt.1, two key factors were used to design the front bezel:
1. The width of the left and right bezels aligns with the internal frame (horizontally). 2. The top and bottom bezels, F-row spacing, and arrow key section are harmonized.
Additionally, we eliminated rounded corners and connected the outer edges with continuous chamfers to give the 75% keyboard a more rigid, structured appearance. This creates a more serious, polished feel while reducing the impression of bulk often associated with this layout size.
The contour lines of the top and bottom cases connect, leaving a small gap. The side profile is created by combining the sloped surface of the bottom case (which is technically a 3D surface) with the flat surface of the top case. This results in a side design that feels solid and three-dimensional, giving the keyboard a more grounded appearance.
We added a large brass cover inside the bottom case of Pt.1. Below it, we left a hollow space filled with an internal stainless steel weight. Combined with the external stainless steel/brass weight on the bottom, this increases the overall weight of the keyboard while also refining the internal structure and optimizing the typing sound.
For Pt.1, we designed a separate USB port housing as an independent decorative piece made of brass. The surface is treated with a process, which complements the accents on the bottom and rear of the keyboard.
As with our previous designs, our pursuit for this product is to maintain a simple and elegant appearance while delivering a high-quality typing experience. This is the direction we strive for and aspire to, hoping that users will enjoy typing even more through these keyboards.
Product Showcase
All product images below are of the actual items. Due to lighting conditions and screen calibration, there may be slight color differences. These are for reference only.
Specifications
Basic Information:
Layout Size: 75% (314.5 x 137.5 x 35.0 mm)
Mounting Style:
Top mount (does not support o-ring)
Angle and Front Height: 7.5° FH = 17.00mm / EKH = 21.35mm (excluding exposed foot pads)
Weight: ≈2.05 kg (unassembled) / ≈2.45 kg (fully assembled with stainless steel bottom weight, brass version will be slightly heavier)
* Crow Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror-finish black PVD stainless steel USB Port Badge: Black Copper Patina
* Lunar Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina
*Metal Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror gunmetal PVD stainless steel USB Port Badge: Black Copper Patina
* Burgundy Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror black PVD stainless steel USB Port Badge: Red Copper Patina
* Peacock Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror gunmetal PVD stainless steel USB Port Badge: Green Copper Patina
* Arcane Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror natural stainless steel USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina
* Fuji Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror natural stainless steel USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina
*Very Peri Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror gunmetal PVD stainless steel USB Port Badge: Green Copper Patina
Electrostatic Coating: (7 colors)
*Lemon Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror black PVD stainless steel USB Port Badge: Black Copper Patina
*Canvas Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror gunmetal PVD stainless steel USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina
*Acorn Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass USB Port Badge: Brown Copper Patina
*Cream Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Mirror natural stainless steel USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina
*Rock Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina
*Blizzard Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina
*Linen Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina
Accessories
Kit Includes:
- Case (top and bottom) x1 set - Bottom weight (brass or stainless steel) x1 piece - Brass internal cover x1 piece - Brass USB port badge x1 piece - Stainless steel internal weight block x2 pieces - PCB (including ribbon cable and daughterboard) x1 set - Plate x1 piece - Foot pads x1 set - PCB stabilizers x1 set - Keyboard bag x1 piece
USB port Badge:
#Heat Coloring: Marble / Brown / Green / Red / Black Important Note: As shown in the images below, the heat coloring process for each brass piece is done by hand, so the texture and color will vary significantly. The final product will be subject to the actual item.
#The above image shows a comparison of randomly selected badges.
Bottom Weight: - Mirror Polishing SS
- Gray Mirror PVD SS
- Black Mirror PVD SS
- Sandblasted Brass (Includes AF/anti-fingerprint and anti-oxidation oil)
Internal Accessories:
- Internal Cover (Includes AF/anti-fingerprint and anti-oxidation oil)
- Internal Weights
Plate: - 5052 Aluminum Alloy
- FR4
- PC
- FC/Forged Carbon
PCB:
- Soldered
- Hotswap
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